Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
My soul is among the lions; I lie down with ravenous beasts—with men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues ar
Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, a
A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’
Then Saul’s anger burned against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse and rebellious woman! Do I not kno
For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in m